Welcome Fr. Andrew

Our pleasure to introduce Fr. Andrew Dutko as Parochial Vicar here at Corpus Christi. In this weekly, eight part video series Fr. Andrew shares his life and ministry. From his early days in Sussex County, NJ to active duty as a Marine, body-guard for two US Presidents and his marriage, Fr. Andrew brings a unique perspective to how we are all called to be disciples of Jesus Christ. 
 

BONUS Episode Nine "...My Favorite Things..."

"Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're going to get." - Forrest Gump 
In this special "unplugged" bonus episode you'll discover some interesting fun facts about Fr. Andrew's personal choices that might surprise you. Enjoy!

Episode Eight "...keeping God in your thoughts..."

In our final episode Fr. Andrew reveals one of his most important messages for his priesthood. He challenges everyone to follow a simple and empowering spiritual practice that leads to a deeper faith-filled connection with God and each other.

Episode Seven “...That’s True Prayer…”

Prayer can take many forms. Why we pray and what we pray for are very personal choices. Fr. Andrew presents us with an intriguing, thought provoking perspective that is founded on guiding scriptural references and made simple by his warm, genuine touch.
 

Episode Six "...Church is a relationship with God..."

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16 Fr. Andrew speaks of church not just as a building but as an active, vibrant community who's mission is to create disciples of Jesus Christ by the way we live our lives and walk a path of humility, service and dignity.

Father Andrew shares his vision of how each of us are called to God's mission and to see each moment in our relationships as a conduit to the Divine. The goal is to take pause and begin to experience God's inner peace and presence in our lives as a gift to share.

His call and discernment to the priesthood came in the most unusual and unexpected way. While stationed in Afghanistan and prodded by the compassion of the Holy Spirit, Fr. Andrew came to see God's plan for his life in a way he never would have imagined. 

She was a personal trainer and he was a Marine, together they met in a computer class and he was smitten from the start.  Fr. Andrew reflects on his endearing love for his wife, Barbara, their nine year marriage, and how her life and memory empowers his ministry.

Destined for a life of service, Fr. Andrew Dutko shares his story of duty and patriotism only to then discover that God's plan brings him on an unexpected journey of love and faith.